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Definition of Dulcetly
1. melodiously [adv] - See also: melodiously
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dulcetly
Literary usage of Dulcetly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Modern American Poetry by Louis Untermeyer (1921)
"However, not being explorers themselves, they ventured no further than their
predecessors, but remained politely in the rear; repeating dulcetly ..."
2. Modern American Poetry by Louis Untermeyer (1921)
"However, not being explorers themselves, they ventured no further than their
predecessors, but remained politely in the rear; repeating dulcetly ..."
3. Punch by Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman (1887)
"... Cisis Romanus sum Imperial policy, that shall teach the brutal Boers to tremble
at the name of Mr. M-tth-w Arn-ld (dulcetly). ..."
4. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine by Roy J. Friedman Mark Twain Collection (Library of Congress) (1913)
""Father," she improvised dulcetly— "Father, may—may I sit in the White Linen
Nurse's lap?" Just for an instant the Senior Surgeon's narrowing eyes probed ..."
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